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The Top 10 Castles in See-Gaster

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 10

beautiful castles to choose from in See-Gaster. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 20, 2025

View of Rapperswil Old Town and Castle

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Hike across a wooden walkway to the Hurden Peninsula. Or take a boat trip on Lake Zurich. Visit Knie's Children's Zoo. Or simply explore the old town on a walking tour.

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Burgruine Stralegg (Römischer Wachturm)

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Beautiful ruin above Lake Walen.

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Rapperswil Castle

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The historic Rapperswil Castle is worth a visit. At least the castle courtyard and the herb garden are open on weekends. Except for the Polish Museum, the castle is not …

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The Museum of Polish Culture and History

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The Museum of Polish Culture and History, which is currently housed on the second floor of the castle, shows the eventful history of this institution. It documents the Polish-Swiss relations …

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Der Hirschpark auf dem Schlosshügel

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Since 1871 there has been a supervised deer park with a max. 9 Fallow deer as a reminder of the legend of the city's foundation. The Rapperswil-Jona Tourist Office (since …

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Capuchin Rose Garden Rapperswil

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Beautiful rose garden that shouldn't be missing on any visit.
When the sky blooms and the sky shines blue, it is simply beautiful.
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Slide at Rapperswil Castle Playground

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It looks steep, but is only half as fast:-)

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Fründsberg Castle Ruins

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Fründsberg is an abandoned hilltop castle in the Tössbergland, above the hamlet of Oberholz in the municipality of Eschenbach (canton of St. Gallen), on the canton border between St. Gallen and Zurich.

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Niederwindegg Castle Ruins

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The 7m high and wide remains of the former castle can be reached via a narrow path along the edge of the rock. In addition to seat blocks, there is also a small fireplace.

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Wandelberg Castle Site

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Wandelberg Castle once stood on the striking rock. Formerly an island or peninsula in the Tuggensee, the rock still bears witness to this today.

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The Top 10 Castles in See-Gaster

View of Rapperswil Old Town and Castle

Burgruine Stralegg (Römischer Wachturm)

Rapperswil Castle

The Museum of Polish Culture and History

Der Hirschpark auf dem Schlosshügel

Capuchin Rose Garden Rapperswil

Slide at Rapperswil Castle Playground

Fründsberg Castle Ruins

Niederwindegg Castle Ruins

Wandelberg Castle Site

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